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    1 min read 4 stepsJanuary 14, 2026Verified January 2026

    How to Adjust Screen Brightness on Windows

    Control your display brightness to reduce eye strain and save battery.

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    Category
    Windows Guides
    Difficulty
    Beginner
    Read Time
    1 min read
    Steps
    4
    Topics covered
    beginner
    windows
    brightness
    display

    In this guide (4 steps):

    1. 1.Use the Action Center
    2. 2.Use keyboard keys
    3. 3.Open Display settings
    4. 4.Enable Night Light
    1

    Use the Action Center

    ~15s
    Click the system tray icons (bottom-right) to open Quick Settings. Use the brightness slider to adjust.
    2

    Use keyboard keys

    ~15s
    On laptops, use the brightness keys (usually Fn + F5/F6 or sun icons) to adjust brightness.
    3

    Open Display settings

    ~15s
    Right-click desktop → Display Settings → adjust the brightness slider under "Brightness & color".
    4

    Enable Night Light

    ~15s
    In Display Settings, turn on Night Light to reduce blue light in the evening for better sleep.

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